Sufferers from heartburn took the drug Reglan to help alleviate the painful symptoms that resulted from gastrophageal reflux. Some diabetes patients took Reglan as well to help sped up their gastric emptying, which is commonly known as diabetic gastroparesis. However, there were some side effects from Reglan that prompted the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to issue a black box warning for the drug. This is the harshest warning the FDA can issue.
Side Effects Have Resulted in Patients Having Movement Disorders
After taking Reglan, some patients have started to display symptoms of serious movement disorders that have left them a shell of their former selves. One disorder is referred to as Dystonia Tardive. This is where the patient has involuntary, painful spasms and muscle contractions that make them move and pose in irregular ways. Dystonia Tardive can affect a specific area like muscles around the eyes and neck or even arms and legs. Sometimes, it can even affect the entire body.
Another type of movement disorder resulting from Reglan use is called Tardive Dyskinesia. The main difference between this and Dystonia Tardive is that with dyskinesia tardive, the involuntary movements are jerky, rapid, discrete and brief. With Dystonia Tardive, the movements are slower, more painful, twisting and cause certain body parts to move in unnatural postures. Some people who have taken Reglan suffer from both disorders.
Seek Out a Reglan Lawyer
Those who have discovered they are suffering from Dystonia Tardive after taking Reglan are seeking the services of a Reglan lawyer to obtain compensation from Reglan’s manufacturer. The suffering from a disorder such as Dystonia Tardive can cause a person an untold amount of pain and grief. With this disorder, they cannot work a normal job or interact with society in general. They are literally made prisoners in their own bodies. On top of that is the embarrassment of having to face people who, in ignorance, tend to make fun of people with Dystonia Tardive because the body gestures and facial expressions are quite abnormal. The loss they suffer should be compensated by Reglan’s manufacturer because they are aware of what the drug’s side effects are and how it can ruin a person’s life.
A good lawyer can file a Reglan law suit and make the guilty party pay compensation to those who suffer from these terrible disorders. They will know how to combat pharmaceutical companies, who show little sympathy toward victims.
Contact Chandler, Mathis & Zivley Law Offices about Reglan Lawsuits
For those who suffer from Dystonia Tardive and their family members, we encourage you to contact Chandler, Mathis & Zivley Law Offices. We have the experience needed to take on the pharmaceutical companies and get you the right amount of compensation. Please contact our offices today.
Fight Dystonia Tardive By Being More Optimistic
The emotional, mental, and physical pain of living with Dystonia Tardive can oftentimes be overwhelming for even the strongest of individuals. Living with an involuntary movement condition is a definite challenge for anyone, and if you or your loved one is currently dealing with this involuntary muscle movement disorder, then it’s important to stay optimistic. Although it’s difficult to change the way you think, it can be done!
“What does not kill me, makes me stronger,” is a famous quote from the great philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche, and this quote is very apropos in the case of Dystonia Tardive. Living with any kind of involuntary movement disorder can be unbearable at the beginning, and even if the condition can’t be cured, you can conquer it by living the best life that you can possibly live. It’s extremely important to stay away from negative thinking, as negative thinking can cause even more unnecessary suffering. Instead, find the support you need! A great first place to start is with your family and close friends, and it’s always important to remember that it’s okay to ask for help if you need it, and your network of friends and family can be there to provide you with the support you need.
Dystonia Tardive is a challenge, but it does not mean that there will only be dark days for the rest of your life. It can be quite the opposite, as this disorder can challenge you to live your life to the fullest. It is all a question of how you think about your life and how you can overcome the enormous challenges that this involuntary movement disorder present you with. Being in a great mental state is not something which is easy to do, but it can be done, and surrounding yourself with positivity will surely you get you closer to living a higher quality of life, despite the challenges of living with dystonia tardive.
The Reglan Information and Support Center is here to help you too! If you are convinced that the prescription drug Reglan was responsible for your Dystonia Tardive, then you can find the legal support you need right here. Simply fill out and submit the simple contact form found within our website and you can have a free legal consultation with an experienced attorney who can provide you with legal advice and perhaps even represent you in a court of law with the goal of winning appropriate compensation for your suffering.
